Sunday, August 12, 2012

Jessica Brody

Jessica Brody graduated from Smith College in 2001 with a double major in Economics and French and a minor in Japanese. She went to work for MGM Studios as a Manager of Acquisitions and Business Development, and then, in 2005, she quit her job to follow her dream of becoming a published author.

Brody is the author of two novels for adults--The Fidelity Files and Love Under Cover--and the young adult novels The Karma Club, My Life Undecided, and 52 Reasons to Hate My Father.

A few weeks ago I asked her what she was reading. Her reply:

I normally read young adult. Not just because I write in that genre, but also because I think young adult has some of the best stories these days. (And also because I’m secretly still 15 and always will be!) But recently I participated in an event with the author, Laura Moriarty who just released a new book called The Chaperone. I received a complimentary copy of the book and decided to read a few pages that night to see what it was about. Well, fast forward 24 hours and I couldn’t put the darn thing down! I just finished it last week and it was such a delightful read. The book is historical fiction (which I have a soft spot for) that takes place in the 1920s. It’s about the 30-something woman who chaperoned the famous silent film star, Louise Brooks, on her first trip to New York (before she became famous). I’ll admit when I heard the concept I didn’t think it would make for a very engaging story. But oh was I wrong! Not only is the story completely engaging but the writing is wonderful and the characters are so well done. I’ll definitely be checking out Laura’s other books soon!